Modular Synthesis with Reaktor

Lesson 12 of 26

Building an Additive Synth: LFO

Modular Synthesis with Reaktor

Lesson 12 of 26

Building an Additive Synth: LFO

Lesson Info

Building an Additive Synth: LFO

Class Description

Let’s be real: Native Instruments’ Reaktor can be intimidating at first glance. But behind the complexity is an incredibly powerful modular synthesis environment that can create anything from synthesizers, grooveboxes, and sequencers to sample transformers, sound generators, and effects.

In Reaktor Modular Synthesis with David Earl, you’ll learn how to tweak Reaktor’s 70+ included instruments and make your own from scratch. David is Native Instrument’s product specialist and he knows the software inside and out. He’ll teach:

Reaktor Basics:

Working with Ensembles, Instruments, Macros and Modules

Oscillators, filters and amplifiers

Parameters like pitch, wave type, filters, resonance and cutoff

Linear and event messages

Additive Synthesis:

Creating a partial with math modules

Working with amplifiers and modulators

FM Synthesis:

What IS FM synthesis and how does it work?

Changing partials into operators for FM synthesis

Creating an approximation of the FM 8 using a mod matrix

Sampling:

Different types of samplers: FM, Loop, Grain

Creating sample maps

Creating hybrid synths

Reaktor doesn’t have to be overwhelming, David will help you overcome the fear of Reaktor’s complexity and unlock its potential.

a Creativelive Student

This is a GREAT class. I highly recommend it. Reaktor can be intimidating, but little by little he breaks it down. I feel like I have gotten practical use out of it from watching these videos. There is so much to learn here. I have come back multiple times to watch. David Earl is a superior instructor. You will enjoy him. I hope he will do more here.

a Creativelive Student

David Earl (he doesn't care what you call him) is the best! I watched so many tutorials on Reaktor and by his second video I already learned more than the other ones. Thank you!